Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution Free Audiobook Download by Mike Duncan
Henry de Lafayette was a hero of the French Revolution who became famous for his role in the American Revolution. This is the story of how he lived, died and lived again on the European continent as a key figure in liberation from across the Atlantic.
Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution by Mike Duncan audiobook download is a good choice for listeners who enjoy historical fiction.
In this audiobook, the Marquis de Lafayette is compared to every other famous hero from history who have taken on their own personal quests. He receives comparisons to Odysseus, Hercules, and others.
In "Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution, "Mike Duncan chronicles the life of French nobleman, politician, and military officer Marquis de Lafayette. The book offers a detailed account of Lafayette's life during the Age of Revolution and how he impacted events rather than followed them.
The Marquis de Lafayette is a national hero of France, but what is less clear is his contributions to the American Revolution. This story though is told in the form of a narrative by Mike Duncan, and uses the voice of historical figures to tell how Lafayette went from being a royalist sympathizer to one of America's most famous generals.
This is the story of a man who made the American Revolution possible, yet left it to fight for his homeland and die in her service. Lafayette is one of our most well-known revolutionaries, but he was more than that--he was also a hero of two worlds. He served America and France as a soldier, diplomat, legislator, and commissioner of public buildings; he led an army at one point; and he founded the University of Virginia.
Published Date | 2021-08-24 |
Duration | 17 hours 20 minutes |
Author | Mike Duncan |
Narrated | Mike Duncan |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | History & Culture, Europe, North America |